English + Computer Science B.A.

The integrated Bachelor of Arts in English and Computer Science degree offers an interdisciplinary experience for students that merges literature, research, writing and rhetoric, with theoretical and mathematical foundations of computing. This integrated degree offers students an opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and experience in two areas (English and computer science) which is a growing necessity for employability in 2023 and beyond.

Job Outlook

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Computer Science degree can work in a variety of interdisciplinary careers such as software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers, content managers, social media consultants, web designers, documentation writers, mobile app designers, user experience writers, technical writers, or government positions as computer information and researchers. The interdisciplinary nature of the degree allows for a wide range of career opportunities.

Curriculum

A minimum of 120 credit hours are required to earn the Bachelor of Arts in English and Computer Science degree. The major program requires completion of 56 credits in the major.

Required Core English Courses (minimum 5 courses) - 15 credits
These courses are required for all English + Computer Science majors: All students are required to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher. ENG 306 is a pre-requisite for all 300 and 400-level literature and creative writing classes.

• ENG 306 Literary Analysis (3 credits)
• ENG 301/506 Digital Writing and Technologies (3 credits)
• ENG 310 Traditional Grammar (3 credits)
• ENG 400 Critical Research Methods (3 credits)
• ENG 495 Senior Seminar (3 credits)

English Elective Courses (minimum 4 courses) - 12 credits
One 200-level elective course and three 300/400-level elective courses are required.

• ENG 221 British Literature 1 (3 credits)
• ENG 222 British Literature 2 (3 credits)
• ENG 231 American Literature 1 (3 credits)
• ENG 232 American Literature 2 (3 credits)
• ENG 203 Creative Writing Form and Techniques (3 credits)
• ENG 301 Advanced Topics in Writing and Rhetoric (3 credits)
• ENG 308 Composition Theory for Teachers (3 credits)
• ENG 315 Introduction to the English Language (3 credits)
• ENG 332 Studies in Renaissance Literature (3 credits)
• ENG 333 Studies in 18th Century British Literature (3 credits)
• ENG 334 Studies in 19th-Century British Literature (3 credits)
• ENG 345 Studies in American Literature (3 credits)
• ENG 347 Studies in African-American Literature (3 credits)
• ENG 348 Studies in Multicultural Literature (3 credits)
• ENG 355 Major Genre/Stud in Genre (3 credits)
• ENG 358 Studies in Early American Literature (3 credits)
• ENG 359 Studies in Late American Literature (3 credits)
• ENG 363 Gender Issues in Literature (3 credits)
• ENG 364 Popular Culture (3 credits)
• ENG 370 Chaucer (3 credits)
• ENG 371 Shakespeare I (3 credits)
• ENG 372 Shakespeare II (3 credits)
• ENG 391 Intermediate Fiction Workshop (3 credits)
• ENG 392 Intermediate Creative Non-Fiction Workshop (3 credits)
• ENG 393 Intermediate Playwriting Workshop (3 credits)
• ENG 394 Intermediate Poetry Workshop (3 credits)
• ENG 491 Advanced Fiction Workshop (3 credits)
• ENG 492 Advanced Creative Nonfiction Workshop (3 credits)
• ENG 493 Advanced Playwriting Workshop (3 credits)
• ENG 494 Advanced Poetry Workshop (3 credits)
• ENG 497 Literary Editing and Publishing (3 credits)

Required Math and Computer Science Pre-Requisites (10 or 11 credits)

• MTH 148 Mathematics for Business Majors I or MTH 181 Calculus I (pre-requisite) (3 or 4 credits) (general education requirement)
• MTH 149 Mathematics for Business Majors II or MTH 182 Calculus II (pre-requisite) (3 or 4 credits) (general education requirement)
• MTH 220 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (3 credits)

Required Core Computer Science Courses (minimum 7 courses) -23 credits
These courses are required for all English and Computer Science majors:

• CIS 151 Invitation to Computing (3 credits) OR ESC 151 C Programming (3 credits)
• CIS 260 Introduction to Programming (3 credits)
• CIS 265 Data Structures and Algorithms (4 credits)
• CIS 335 Language Processors (3 credits)
• CIS 390 Introduction to Algorithms (3 credits)
• CIS 467 Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
• CIS 492 Special Topics in Computer Science (3 credits)

Computer Science Elective Courses (minimum 2 courses) - 6 credits
Three elective courses in Computer Science are required.

• CIS 368 Object Oriented Design and Programming (3 credits)
• CIS 408 Internet Programming (3 credits)
• CIS 424 Comparative Program Languages (3 credits)
• CIS 430 Data Base Concepts (3 credits)
• CIS 434 Software Engineering (3 credits)

Required General Education Courses (11 courses)

• ENG 100/101 – English I (3 or 4 credits)
• ENG 102 – English II (3 credits)
• ESC 100 – New Student Orientation (1 credits)
• Natural Science Course with lab – 1 (4 credits)
• Natural Science Course –2 (3 credits)
• Diversity Course – 1 (3 credits)
• Diversity Course – 2 (3 credits)
• Social Science Course – 1 (3 credits)
• Social Science Course – 2 (3 credits)
• Arts & Humanities Course – 1 (3 credits)
• Arts & Humanities course – 2 (3 credits)